“Harry Potter” star Jessie Cave has revealed that her young son, Tenn, has been hospitalized with coronavirus.
The 33-year-old actress, who played Lavender Brown in the hugely successful film franchise, shared the news on social media on Tuesday.
“I watched the news about the blockade in an isolated hospital room,” she wrote. “Poor baby, it is positively positive. He is fine and he is fine, but they are being vigilant and cautious, thankfully.”
Cave continued: “This strain is super powerful and contagious, so I hope people take extra care in the coming weeks. I really didn’t want this to be the beginning of my families. [sic] new Year. I really didn’t want to be back in a hospital right after his traumatic birth. Once again, I marvel at nurses and doctors.
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“He’s 9 pounds 7 now, so he’s a stronger and bigger boy than when we were in the last hospital room (and the needle went into his hand with louder and more powerful screams.),” She added. “Love and best wishes to everyone ❤️ 🏥 #nhsheroes #nhs.”
Tenn was born in October and joined the brothers Margot, 4, and brother Donnie, 6, whom Cave shares with her husband, Alfie Brown.
On Monday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered a national blockade in the UK until mid-February, in an effort to combat a variant of the coronavirus that continues to spread rapidly in the region.
Jessie Cave’s baby son tested positive for coronavirus.
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“We now have a new variant of the virus and it has been frustrating and alarming to see how fast the new variant is spreading,” Johnson said in a speech.
According to the rules, which are expected to come into effect as soon as possible, primary and secondary schools and colleges will be closed for face-to-face learning, except for the children of key workers. College students will not return until at least mid-February.
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Non-essential businesses, such as hairdressers and restaurants, will be closed, although restaurants may operate delivery services. On Monday, England reported more than 26,600 patients with COVID-19 in hospitals, an increase of 30% over the previous week.
Greg Norman of Fox News contributed to this report.